Accounts Receivable Associate

Accounts Receivable AssociateWe are seeking an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to join a collaborative finance team. This individual will primarily focus on managing a portfolio of customer accounts, researching outstanding balances, and following up on past-due invoices. This is a great opportunity for either an early-career professional/new graduate looking to build experience in corporate finance or someone with previous accounts receivable or collections experience.ResponsibilitiesManage and review a portfolio of customer accounts.Follow up on outstanding and past-due invoices.Research account discrepancies, payment issues, and open balances.Work through existing account and collections backlogs.Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity and customer communication.Partner with internal teams to research and resolve account issues.Analyze account information using Microsoft Excel.Sort, organize, and reconcile large sets of customer and invoice data.Utilize VLOOKUPs and other Excel functions to research and compare information.Maintain accurate customer and account information within internal systems.Prioritize accounts and follow-up activities while managing a high-volume workload.Essential SkillsBachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance preferred.Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Strong research and problem-solving skills.Comfortable communicating with customers regarding outstanding invoices.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment.Additional Skills & QualificationsOpen to recent graduates or candidates with previous AR/collections experience.Previous experience with ERP or collections systems is helpful but not required.Work EnvironmentInitially, the role requires being fully onsite during the training period, which is expected to last approximately two weeks. After training, the position offers work-from-home flexibility for four days a week. There will be one required onsite day per week, with specific days to be determined. The role provides an opportunity to work with one of the best employee-driven companies in the area, with potential for permanent placement and career growth within the accounting and finance department.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Brookfield, WI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)